South Africa’s high unemployment rate and intense talent competition have created a significant power imbalance between employers and job seekers. According to Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at the executive search firm Jack Hammer, “The brutal job market has led to a normalisation of disrespectful, poor treatment of candidates.” This mindset has led to widespread issues, including ghosting, delayed responses, and unprofessional interview practices, problems that damage employer reputations and […]